The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened “on a trial basis” on Sunday for systems checks and tests before opening it for pedestrians on Monday, said Israeli authorities. The crossing has been effectively remained closed for over a year. Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) agency said the crossing between Gaza and Egypt had reopened and that a “pilot is underway to test and assess the operation of the crossing.” Pedestrians would be able to cross the border on Monday.&nbsp;<h2>‘Limited passage' of Palestinians in both directions from Monday</h2>&nbsp;COGAT said the crossing would open for “limited passage” of Gazan Palestinians in both directions, in accordance with the ceasefire deal. It said the “pilot phase” on Sunday was being “conducted in coordination with the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM), Egypt, and all relevant stakeholders.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-next-round-of-trilateral-peace-talks-on-feb-4-5-in-abu-dhabi-says-zelensky-1769957273930">‘Next round of trilateral peace talks on Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi,’ says Zelensky&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;The reopening is likely to facilitate the entry of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), established to oversee the day-to-day governance of the territory’s 2.2 million residents.&nbsp; The committee, established under the ceasefire deal, will be supervised by the so-called ‘Board of Peace’ chaired by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;<h2>‘50 patients seeking medical treatment to leave every day’</h2>&nbsp;PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will allow 50 medical patients to leave every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;All Gazan Palestinians seeking to enter or leave will need Egyptian approval, and Egypt will send the names to Israel’s Shin Bet domestic security service for clearance.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/union-budget-2026-allocates-funds-for-both-mgnrega-and-vb-g-ram-g-schemes-what-does-this-mean-1769949026794">Union Budget 2026 allocates funds for both MGNREGA and VB-G RAM G schemes. What does this mean?</a>&nbsp;Israel will supervise the exit of Gazans to Egypt remotely. Israeli officers in a control room will use facial recognition software to verify that those leaving the Strip are on the list of approved names and open a gate at the crossing to let them through.The entry into Gaza from Egypt will also include an Israeli security screening.&nbsp;The IDF and security officials said that Hamas used the Rafah Crossing to bring in weapons and other supplies for its military wing before the war without any Israeli oversight.

Israel will supervise the exit of Gazans to Egypt remotely. Israeli officers in a control room will use facial recognition software to verify that those leaving the Strip are on the list of approved names and open a gate at the crossing to let them through.

The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened “on a trial basis” on Sunday for systems checks and tests before opening it for pedestrians on Monday, said Israeli authorities. The crossing has been effectively remained closed for over a year. Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) agency said the crossing between Gaza and Egypt had reopened and that a “pilot is underway to test and assess the operation of the crossing.” Pedestrians would be able to cross the border on Monday. ‘Limited passage' of Palestinians in both directions from Monday COGAT said the crossing would open for “limited passage” of Gazan Palestinians in both directions, in accordance with the ceasefire deal. It said the “pilot phase” on Sunday was being “conducted in coordination with the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM), Egypt, and all relevant stakeholders.” Also Read: ‘Next round of trilateral peace talks on Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi,’ says Zelensky The reopening is likely to facilitate the entry of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), established to oversee the day-to-day governance of the territory’s 2.2 million residents. The committee, established under the ceasefire deal, will be supervised by the so-called ‘Board of Peace’ chaired by US President Donald Trump. ‘50 patients seeking medical treatment to leave every day’ PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will allow 50 medical patients to leave every day. All Gazan Palestinians seeking to enter or leave will need Egyptian approval, and Egypt will send the names to Israel’s Shin Bet domestic security service for clearance. Also Read: Union Budget 2026 allocates funds for both MGNREGA and VB-G RAM G schemes. What does this mean? Israel will supervise the exit of Gazans to Egypt remotely. Israeli officers in a control room will use facial recognition software to verify that those leaving the Strip are on the list of approved names and open a gate at the crossing to let them through. The entry into Gaza from Egypt will also include an Israeli security screening. The IDF and security officials said that Hamas used the Rafah Crossing to bring in weapons and other supplies for its military wing before the war without any Israeli oversight.

Israel will supervise the exit of Gazans to Egypt remotely. Israeli officers in a control room will use facial recognition software to verify that those leaving the Strip are on the list of approved names and open a gate at the crossing to let them through.

Rafah border crossing opens for trial; ‘limited passage’ of Palestinians to start from Monday

Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt for pedestrian traffic in both directions on Sunday (Feb 1). The Defence Ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said in a statement, "Exit from and entry into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing will be permitted in coordination with Egypt, following prior security clearance of individuals by Israel, and under the supervision of the European Union mission, similar to the mechanism implemented in January 2025." Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vs-iran-how-tehran-uses-militias-in-iraq-and-yemen-to-counter-us-iran-s-regional-strategy-explained-1769522384772">US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained</a> “The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the course of the war only, and only after prior security clearance by Israel,” COGAT added. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-m-staying-until-the-problem-is-gone-trump-s-border-czar-in-minnesota-1769693608784">'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...'</a> It further revealed that “in addition to initial identification and screening at the Rafah Crossing by the European Union mission, an additional screening and identification process will be conducted at a designated corridor, operated by the defense establishment in an area under IDF control.” As per the COGAT data, around 42,000 Gazans left the Strip during the war.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-their-soil-sky-or-waters-are-used-against-iran-irgc-s-warning-to-neighbouring-nations-says-they-ll-be-considered-hostile-1769541085343">‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’</a> Amid this, four armed alleged terrorists were killed in an airstrike, the IDF said. The military claimed they were approaching troops in the central Gaza Strip. As per the IDF, the troops of the Kfir Brigade stationed in the Strip’s centre spotted the gunmen on the Israeli side of the Yellow Line. The operatives were approaching the forces “in a manner that posed an immediate threat,” the military says. &nbsp;

Israel will reopen the Rafah Crossing on February 1 for two-way pedestrian travel, with EU-supervised screenings and additional Israeli security checks, allowing limited return of Gaza residents from Egypt.

Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt for pedestrian traffic in both directions on Sunday (Feb 1). The Defence Ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said in a statement, "Exit from and entry into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing will be permitted in coordination with Egypt, following prior security clearance of individuals by Israel, and under the supervision of the European Union mission, similar to the mechanism implemented in January 2025." Also read: US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained “The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the course of the war only, and only after prior security clearance by Israel,” COGAT added. Also read: 'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...' It further revealed that “in addition to initial identification and screening at the Rafah Crossing by the European Union mission, an additional screening and identification process will be conducted at a designated corridor, operated by the defense establishment in an area under IDF control.” As per the COGAT data, around 42,000 Gazans left the Strip during the war. Also read: ‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’ Amid this, four armed alleged terrorists were killed in an airstrike, the IDF said. The military claimed they were approaching troops in the central Gaza Strip. As per the IDF, the troops of the Kfir Brigade stationed in the Strip’s centre spotted the gunmen on the Israeli side of the Yellow Line. The operatives were approaching the forces “in a manner that posed an immediate threat,” the military says.

Israel will reopen the Rafah Crossing on February 1 for two-way pedestrian travel, with EU-supervised screenings and additional Israeli security checks, allowing limited return of Gaza residents from Egypt.

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Rafah border crossing opens for trial; ‘limited passage’ of Palestinians to start from Monday

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